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Soil Health Living Lab Network for Combating Desertification in the Mediterranean

Project description

Fighting desertification in Mediterranean soils

Desertification and soil degradation threaten agriculture, biodiversity and livelihoods across the Mediterranean, demanding urgent and sustainable solutions. In this context, the EU-funded Nemesis project responds by establishing five autonomous yet connected Living Labs in Cyprus, France, Italy, North Africa and Spain. These labs serve as innovation hubs, integrating diverse soil health data across real-world environments to develop effective land management practices. Through co-creation with local communities and a focus on future generations, Nemesis aims to transform pilot sites into showcases of sustainable soil restoration. By linking science, society and policy, the project fosters informed decision-making and supports legislation to safeguard soil health, addressing desertification challenges both regionally and beyond.

Objective

Nemesis strategically establishes five autonomous yet interconnected user-oriented, sustainable Living Labs (LLs) in Cyprus, France, Italy, North Africa (Tunisia/Algeria), and Spain, to combat desertification and improve soil health across the Mediterranean. These LLs will evolve into a multi-disciplinary virtual LL, with primary goal to incorporate all relevant soil health descriptors across a spectrum of heterogeneous real-life environments. The Nemesis community envisions itself as a potent hub of innovative solutions addressing adverse soil degradation issues in the region and beyond, and supporting the Soil Monitoring Law at multiple levels. Nemesis seeks to promote effective, sustainable land management practices and tackle the various societal challenges associated with soil health deterioration in the region. A comprehensive set of tools and frameworks will be established. These are designed to secure the long-term viability and optimal functionality of the LLs, with the aim to advance LLs’ pilot sites (60 already identified at the proposal stage) into Lighthouses where they can showcase solutions and exemplary achievements. A core principle guiding Nemesis is its commitment to co-creation and co-development. Nemesis will also emphasize the active engagement of local communities and citizens, with a special focus on representing future generations to build a foundation of environmentally conscious citizens. Nemesis facilitates the exchange of knowledge and fosters the development of novel and adaptable tools that are essential for informed decision-making and policy shaping. The project recognizes the importance of policy creation in addressing the complex challenges it seeks to tackle. This ensures that the innovative solutions generated within the Nemesis LL network will influence broader policy frameworks, fostering a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to combating desertification, among other objectives.

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ERATOSTHENES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
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€ 2 311 036,96
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FRAGKLINOU ROUSVELT 82, AGIOS IOANNIS
3012 LIMASSOL
Cyprus

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